The proposed revisions to the Emergency Powers Ban were ugly. However, the explanation was provided that "What is becoming clearer, however, is that this might be a case of inadequately supervised staffers running amok."

At this point, the revisions drafted by staff have been withdrawn and we will have to see how the issue is addressed with oversight from the Majority Leadership (Republican).

Moreover, revising a law that has been ruled unconstitutional is somewhat a waste of effort when the Senate should be focused on passing a restaurant carry bill passed by the House in the prior legislative session.